Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Foodie collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

You Provide:

• Profile info (name, username, bio, dietary preferences)
• Profile pictures from your photo library or camera
• Restaurant reviews, ratings, and notes
• Restaurant lists (Visited, Want to Try, Favorites)

Automatically Collected:

• GPS location for nearby restaurants
• Device info (type, OS version)
• App usage data
• Crash logs

Third-Party Services:

• Google Maps - Location and restaurant data
• Supabase - Authentication and data storage

2. How We Use Your Information

• Show nearby restaurants and calculate distances
• Provide directions via Google Maps
• Enable social features (friends, activity feeds, leaderboards)
• Store your reviews and restaurant lists
• Improve app performance and fix bugs

3. Information Sharing

Public to Other Users:

• Display name, username, profile picture
• Restaurant reviews, ratings, check-ins
• Leaderboard rankings

Third-Party Services:

• Supabase - Secure database and authentication
• Google Maps - Location services and directions

Legal: We may disclose information when required by law.

4. Permissions

Location: Used to show nearby restaurants. Shared with Google Maps for directions. Can be disabled in device settings (limits functionality).

Photo Library & Camera: Only accessed when you set a profile picture. We only access photos you select. Can be disabled in device settings.

5. Data Security

Your data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. Stored securely via Supabase cloud database. When you delete your account, we delete your data within 30 days.

6. Your Rights

• Access and download your data
• Correct information in the app
• Delete your account and data
• Disable permissions in device settings

Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Children's Privacy

Foodie is available to all ages. Parents should supervise children's use and review this policy with them.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use means you accept the changes.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this policy, contact us at: [Your contact email]

Effective Date: January 2025